Louisiana
Snakes in Saint James County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Saint James County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Northern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorusVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Saint James County
Mississippi Green Watersnake
Nerodia cyclopion
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Mudsnake
Farancia abacura
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Saint James County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Saint James County, Louisiana?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Saint James County, Louisiana, including Northern Cottonmouth. Most snakes in Saint James County, Louisiana, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Saint James County, Louisiana?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Saint James County, Louisiana, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Saint James County, Louisiana?
- The Mississippi Green Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Saint James County, Louisiana, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Saint James County, Louisiana?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.